Meet Teammates, Ubisoft’s AI-powered take at redefining player-NPC interaction

If the idea of having an AI teammate that can talk back, adapt, and make tactical decisions in a first-person shooter intrigues you, Ubisoft’s new playable experiment might be right up your alley. Called Teammates, the project uses generative AI to reimagine what player interaction could look like—without real co-op partners.

On Nov. 21, Ubisoft published a press release detailing what Teammates is and how far the project has progressed—and it’s a concept that could genuinely shift how we think about multiplayer. Picture a future where you can jump into an AI-powered “multiplayer” shooter without needing to find teammates to fill your squad, tolerate random teammates who throw the game or AFK, or deal with toxic behaviour. It’s also a compelling alternative for players who prefer single-player experiences over the chaos and intensity of traditional online multiplayer.